This Coconut Milk Poached Halibut is a spectacular dish that features some of the best Canadian pacific coast seafood.
What a whirlwind couple of weeks it has been.
This post has been a long time coming, it seems since I made this dish I have not had time to sit and do a post of any sort. Though as always, I have been busy in the kitchen and out and about with my camera.
I caught 2 nights of some of the most fabulous lightning I have seen in years.
The Northern Lights have been putting on some early season shows!
I had the pleasure of shooting a live rock show of bands from my childhood!
In the kitchen we have 2 new recipes for hot sauce, straight from the garden!
A few sweet treats! A fabulous Onion Zucchini bread is in the works. Some savory crab dip, egg rolls and of course more with the fish caught on the trip to the coast at the beginning of summer.
Coconut Milk Poached Halibut
- 4 - 5 even sized pieces of Halibut, skin removed, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 green onions, greens only
- shredded coconut, ½ cup
- shredded toasted coconut, ½ cup
- red chili pepper
- lemon zest
- In a large pan place the ½ cup of shredded coconut, the crushed garlic, the coconut milk, chopped onion greens, the red chili pepper and some fresh lemon zest.
- Bring the temperature of the pan up to medium.
- Place the halibut into the pan and cover.
- Simmer over medium heat 6 - 7 minutes.
- Removed lid and carefully flip the halibut,
- Cover and simmer 6 - 7 minutes longer until done.
- Plate with rice and and the remaining onion greens.
- Sprinkle with a touch of lemon zest.
- Finish with a generous touch of toasted coconut.
Bring the temperature of the pan up to medium. Place the halibut into the pan and cover.
Plate with rice and and the remaining onion greens. Sprinkle with a touch of lemon zest. Finish with a generous touch of toasted coconut.
I had bought a *fresh* coconut to use in the recipe but once I cracked it open I found it to be soft and the water had an off smell even though it looked really good. I took a few pictures then it went into to the trash.
looks and sounds tasty redawna!
It was pretty good!
Thanks so much for stopping by Tom!
I actually think the idea is brilliant. poaching in coconut milk sounds like a wonderful way to infuse flavor.
May be if you add a shot of fish sauce or oyster sauce it can help jazz it up
Sawsan, I love the idea of the addition of fish sauce.
I think it would add just that little something special!
Thanks for stopping by!
I made this for supper tonight! This is a five star recipe!!! The ingredients are clean and bright. I will be making this on a regular basis and can’t wait to make it for friends!
Tammy, I am so glad you were able to give this a try.
I realized the other day which Tammy you are when the TOH list was made a few days ago in the What’s Cooking group and I seen your BB name.
I imagine you enjoy fish often considering where you live!
I hope you are well. It is so great to talk to you again.
I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your review.
I have baked with canned coconut before but have never used it in a savoury dish. Your halibut dish looks and sounds quite delicious! I have more canned coconut in my pantry and hope to give this a try?
Marisa, thanks for stopping by!
The coconut milk worked really well as a poaching liquid. It added great flavour and really helped the halibut keep its amazing white colour. It is a dish we absolutely love. I hope you give it a try.
Have a fantastic weekend!
This dish looks so elegant. For me, poaching is a beautiful way to cook. Think of it. We poach fish, eggs, pears and every time it comes out so well. Nice post.
Thanks Kim, poaching is definitely a delicate way to cook and it created some of the most spectacular dishes!
Thanks for popping by! Have a fabulous weekend!
Yum – I LUV coconut but never thought to pair it with halibut. What a great idea! Need to try this…
It was the perfect paring! I need to get some fresh hali and play with the flavours in this. The coconut goes well with the fish and added so much to the dish, I absolutely loved it.
Thanks for stopping by Terri!